James Kellogg, National Vice Commander of The American Legion

12-14 November, 2024

National Vice Commander James Kellogg will be visiting American Legion Posts in Eastern Kansas starting 12 November.  Legionnaires interested in meeting the National Vice Commander are welcome to do so at the published locations (left).  Meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner stops are subject to availability.  Contact the post hosting the stop ASAP to reserve a meal.

James Kellogg was elected as a National Vice Commander of The American Legion during 105th National Convention in New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2024.

Kellogg served as an aircraft radio repairman in the U.S. Air Force from 1969 to 1973. Following his military service, Kellogg returned to his home in Minnesota and began farming. He has been a member of American Legion Post 146 in Adams, Minn., since 1977 and has held numerous post offices including commander, chaplain and executive board member. He also serves on the honor guard. Kellogg was awarded a life membership after serving as a district commander.

He has served as a department (state) commander, vice commander, historian and sergeant-at-arms, in addition to numerous chairmanships and committee assignments.

A member of ANAVICUS and the Knights of Columbus, Kellogg served at the national level on the American Legion National Security Council. He also serves on his county’s Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Corn and Soybean Growers.

Married since 1970, Kellogg and his wife Brenda have four children, Lynn, Eric, Edward and Luann, and 12 grandchildren.  All are Legion Family members.  His daughter, Luann, is also an Air Force veteran. The family enjoys hunting, fishing and boating.

Miami Post 156
5 Delaware St., Paola, KS

14 December, 2024
11:00 AM – Social Time
12:00 PM – Lunch
2:00 PM – Army vs Navy Watch Party

Meatloaf and ham, mashed potatoes w/country gravy, green beans, cheesy corn w/cream cheese, soup & side salad and various desserts

Activities include:  Holiday pictures, ugly sweater contest, Night Before Christmas gift exchange for those who bring a gift, Department Officer baby picture match, 50/50 proceeds go to President’s project, pull tabs

$15.00 per plate

Use Flyer (left) to RSVP
Please RSVP by December 1, 2024

Gage Bowl
4200 SW Huntoon
Topeka

11-12, 18-19, 25-26 January 2025

The 78th annual Kansas American Legion Bowling Tournament is scheduled for January 2025.  See the flyer (left) for tournament rules and entry form.